The Algerian Protection Civil has expressed gratitude to President Abdelmadjid Tebboune for his recent decisions regarding their status and indemnities. Lieutenant-colonel Nacim Bernaoui, under-director of information and awareness at the General Directorate of Protection Civil, stated that the revision of their special status, as decided by the President in a Council of Ministers meeting, marks a significant advancement for the organization. This change aims to adapt to the evolving missions and risks faced by Protection Civil personnel.
Bernaoui emphasized that Protection Civil agents are now involved in a broader range of missions, including interventions that require specialized skills and equipment. These missions encompass various areas such as fires, accidents, natural disasters, floods, earthquakes, and complex rescue operations. The revised status and indemnities are seen as essential steps in recognizing the challenges and risks associated with this line of work.
The revision of the indemnity regime is another crucial aspect of the President's decisions. According to Bernaoui, this revision seeks to better consider the constraints and specificities of the job, including permanent availability, exposure to professional risks, and difficult working conditions. This move is expected to boost the morale of Protection Civil personnel and acknowledge their daily commitment.
The changes are also perceived as a means of valuing the experience and competencies of Protection Civil agents. Bernaoui highlighted that the revision of the status and indemnities is a way to recognize the engagement and dedication of these personnel. This development is anticipated to have a positive impact on the overall performance and effectiveness of the organization.
In addition to the statutory and indemnity revisions, the President's decisions include the reinforcement of human resources and material means. Bernaoui stressed that this effort should be comprehensive, encompassing not only the increase of personnel and equipment but also training, specialization, maintenance, and coordination. A well-rounded approach is deemed essential for enhancing the operational capacity of Protection Civil.
The objective, according to Bernaoui, is to establish a Protection Civil that is closer to the citizens, capable of anticipating risks, and intervening rapidly and effectively. This would ultimately contribute to reducing human and material losses. The reinforcement of the intervention chain, from team preparation to engagement on the ground, is a key aspect of this strategy.
The President's decisions, announced during the Council of Ministers meeting, include the revision of the special status of Protection Civil personnel, revision of their indemnity regime, reinforcement of structures, material means, and human resources, as well as the reconsideration of the grade scale to align with the specialization of the corps and classification of administrative and field personnel tasks.
Key points
- Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune decides to revise the status and indemnities of Protection Civil personnel
- The changes aim to adapt to the evolving missions and risks faced by Protection Civil agents
- The decisions also include the reinforcement of human resources and material means for the organization
